David Moyes appears poised to depart West Ham, despite the commendable work he has done there, as BBC Sport pundit Michael Brown suggests.
This speculation follows the team’s 6-0 defeat to Arsenal at the London Stadium on Sunday, February 11th. The East London club presently occupies eighth position in the Premier League standings and have progressed to the knockout stages of the Europa League.
Moyes has excelled at the London Stadium club, a fact acknowledged by the majority of Hammers supporters. Despite facing scrutiny during their Premier League struggles, he led the club to a memorable European triumph last season. Additionally, Moyes steered West Ham through challenging periods, resulting in their current strong position in the league campaign.
However, the manager is facing mounting pressure, primarily attributed to his perceived unattractive style of play. His tactics against Arsenal clearly backfired, with the Gunners inflicting a resounding defeat on their London counterparts. The dismal performance undoubtedly cast a shadow over everyone associated with the East London club, raising concerns about potential ramifications for Moyes and his coaching staff.
Michael Brown told BBC Sport: “Moyes hasn’t been dealt a good hand in regards to support but I think he’s done an unbelievable job and he’s come out and said ‘let’s not forget that’. He was very irate after the game against Arsenal and you could see why. But again, the players have to take responsibility – that wasn’t a good enough performance.”
There has been much speculation surrounding Moyes’ job stability, especially considering that the manager’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season.